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Easy Gluten Free Cheese Scones

Easy Gluten Free Cheese Scones
These easy gluten free cheese scones are soft, light and packed with extra mature cheddar. Perfect served warm with butter, alongside soup or as a savoury gluten free snack.
  • Recipe by Alison Peters
  • Added13th March 2022
  • Prep Time30 Mins
  • Makes8 scones
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These easy gluten free cheese scones are soft, light and packed with mature cheddar for plenty of cheesy flavour. Delicious served warm with butter, alongside soup or as a savoury gluten free snack, they're a simple bake that's perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or afternoon tea.

This recipe is

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Egg

If you love a savoury scone, then these gluten free cheese scones are perfect for you. Soft, light and packed with plenty of extra mature cheddar for a rich, cheesy flavour, they will satisfy any savoury loving Coeliacs craving. A delicious savoury alternative to traditional sweet scones and are perfect served warm with butter, alongside a bowl of soup or as part of a gluten free afternoon tea.

Made with simple ingredients and naturally vegetarian, these easy gluten free scones are a great bake for anyone following a gluten free or coeliac-friendly diet. The cayenne adds just a little warmth without making them spicy, while the mature cheddar gives them plenty of flavour.

I am a sweet girl rather than savoury but even I love making and eating these gluten free beauties.

Here are some tips and FAQs about Easy Gluten Free Cheese Scones

Yes. Allow the cheese scones to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before serving and warm through in the oven for the best texture.

A mature or extra mature cheddar works particularly well because it gives the scones plenty of flavour. You can use a milder cheddar or red leicester if you prefer, but you may find the finished scones have a less intense cheesy taste.

They can be cooked in an air fryer, although cooking times and temperatures can vary between models. Check the scones regularly and cook until golden and cooked through.

I have made this recipe using dairy ingredients and not tried with dairy free alternatives but it should be possible to make them dairy free by switching to dairy free cheese, butter and milk alternatives.

Method

  1. Place the gluten free self raising flour in a bowl along with the cayenne pepper and salt and mix together.

  2. Add in the butter and rub in into the flour with your fingers to get a breadcrumb consistency.

  3. Grate the cheese and add to the mix, I used extra mature for that extra cheesy taste. Lightly stir into the mix so it slightly combines in.

  4. Crack in the eggs and mix using a wooden spoon, the mix will start to come together in small clumps.

  5. Slowly add in the milk some at a time until the mix forms a soft handleable dough. It is best to add slowly as you can add extra if the mix is to dry but you can't take it away if it is to wet.

  6. Wrap the scone mix in cling film and allow to chill for 15-30 mins.

  7. Place the dough on a well floured surface or between two pieces of cling film, roll out until about 1.5-2inch thick. Use a 2.5inch cookie cutter to cut out your scones.

  8. Grease and line a baking tray and place your scones on it, leave at least an inch gap between each one to allow for them to expand. Brush a little egg on the top of each scone.

  9. Place in an oven pre heated to gas mark 7/220c and bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown.

Nutritional Information (Per scone)

Cals
321
Carbs
37g
Fibre
0g
Fat
16g
Sugar
1g
Protein
9g

Last updated 4 weeks ago

Alison Peters
Alison Peters has been Coeliac since June 2014 and launched Coeliac Sanctuary in August of that year, and since then has aimed to provide a one stop shop for Coeliacs, from blogs, to recipes, eating out guide and online shop.

Comments

Eileen13th April 2024
What temperature would you cook them on in an air fryer?
Alison @ Coeliac Sanctuary17th April 2024
I have never done them in in airfryer so can't guarantee how the would work out but i'd probably go for 200c

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